HAPPY SOUL

Before the start of whole year stressful and hectic work, we are able to have retreat to replenish our energy and feed our soul.

Organized by the administration of the institution in coordination of the Human Resources, they look for specialized speaker to give inspirational talk for all employees.

Now, the venue is at Tagaste Retreat House. Tagaste Retreat House was established in 1991. This is an Augustinian Recollect Sisters' integral part of a new ministry in order to comprehensively assist and guide people of all walks of life to re-establish, re-strengthen and to re-define their foundation of faith.

wide grounds

Located at Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay City, Province of Cavite, Philippines. This is an integral part of a new ministry of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters, who trace their roots to the investiture of blood sisters Dionisia Mitas and Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan in 1725 as Tertiaries of the Order of the Augustinian Recollect (OAR). A two minute ride from the corner of the highway (Magallanes Drive), feel the essence of scenic Tagaytay.  Wide grounds which are beautifully landscaped, clean & green, surrounded by a concrete perimeter fence, with round-the-clock security service of competent uniformed security personnel.

       There are many reasons why we need to participate in a spiritual retreat. Replenishing your energy, feeding your soul, taking time out, going deeper into your practice, listening to your intuition, joining others of like heart, letting go of stress, Self discovery, and reflection are a few of these reasons. The many challenges of the current times affect us personally, nationally and globally. The mind can easily get caught in the web of fear, anger and confusion. Going within directs you towards your inner knowing. You discover the great wealth of intelligence and love that dwells within you at all times, and this new found clarity brings awareness, stability, and grounding into your life.

minutes of silence

        Meditation and contemplation are forms of retreat that we use in your daily schedule. Meditation is both a technique and a state of consciousness. Meditation occurs naturally when you are walking on the beach or watching a bird glide across the sky, listening to music or sitting in silence with your Beloved. Meditation is a natural state of consciousness that occurs when you are not caught in your thoughts or emotions. When the mind is still, you receive sustenance directly from within.

move around and pray

        Singing God’s name is another form of retreat. When you open your heart and lungs to chant or sing the many names of the Divine, a softening takes place. Feelings of nourishment and love are some of the gifts of this practice. Gathering together for prayer, storytelling, or singing devotional chants and hymns are practices found on many spiritual paths. Coming together in community allows you to focus on finding the heart of our shared humanity. In bringing these experiences back to your families, workplace and community (students), you are able to share this nourishment with the world. The truth of our humanness is profound, and retreat helps you stay focused on that truth.

        At the end of two days retreat, it helps me reach a whole new level of living. I move up out of chronic frustration, fear, anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety, grief, powerlessness, depression and other lower vibrations to peace, joy, or even bliss. Issues resolve, life circumstances transform to match my new, higher vibration--and it not only lasts, it keeps expanding forever after. As an educator, it made me clear how heavy my responsibility in guiding and being a parent to more than hundreds of students.

One quotation that struck me goes like this:

In life the greatest handicap is FEAR;

The hardest thing to do is to BEGIN;

The most useless asset is PRIDE;

The most scary thing to make is CHANGE and

The greatest mistake is GIVING UP.

     Now I’m ready to start the school year with right mindset and fully energized. I will become a natural catalyst without "doing" anything--just by being me, whatever I "do" in the world, I’ll change others' lives (students) without trying, despite my human imperfections.

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WHAT TO BRING DURING RETREAT:

1.    Personal experiences

2.    Willingness to listen and change

3.    Open heart and mind

WAY POINTS:

From Batangas:

Route 1: Bus

1. Ride a bus to Cubao, Quezon City. Ask for the one that will pass by Tagaytay and the rotonda circle of Tagaytay City.
2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

Route 2: Bus

1. From Nasugbu, ride a bus to Pasay.
2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Caloocan:

Route 1: LRT-1-Bus

1. Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station.
2. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
3. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

Route 2: LRT-1-Bus

1. Take the LRT-1 to Baclaran station.
2. Ride a bus to Tagaytay.

From Laguna:

1. From Balibago bus terminal in Sta. Rosa, ride a jeep to Tagaytay.

From Las Pinas:

1. From Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep/bus to Alabang, and get off at Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
2. Ride a jeep or bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa via SLEX or National Road (passes by SM Sta. Rosa).
3. From Balibago Terminal, ride a jeep to Tagaytay.

From Makati/Mandaluyong/Pasig:

1. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
2. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
3. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Manila:

1. From Taft, in front of Rizal Park (Luneta), ride a bus to Tagaytay.

From Muntinlupa:

1. From the West Service Road or Alabang-Zapote Road, ride a jeep to Manuela Metropolis Alabang (Metropolis Mall).
2. Ride a jeep or bus to Balibago/Sta. Rosa via SLEX or National Road (passes by SM Sta. Rosa).
3. From Balibago Terminal, ride a jeep to Tagaytay.

From Paranaque/Pasay:

Route 1: LRT-1-Bus

1. Take the LRT-1 to Baclaran.
2. Ride a bus to Tagaytay.

Route 2: LRT-1-Bus

1. Take the LRT-1 to EDSA station.
2. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
3. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Quezon City:

1. From Cubao, ride a bus to Batangas. Ask for the one that will pass by Tagaytay and the rotonda circle of Tagaytay City.
2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.

From Taguig:

1. From Net2, Market! Market!, or the Fort Open Field, ride the Fort bus/shuttle to Ayala.
2. Take the MRT to Taft terminal station.
3. Ride a bus to Nasugbu.
4. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tagaytay.